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as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
Faye received the highest award in the 16 and under category for her poem
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as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
in their award the board of arbitrators declared that both writers deserved screen credit for their contributions to the final screenplay
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as in to reward
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
we will award the top three contestants in the essay competition
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as in to grant
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
The performance, his first at an awards show since the 2022 Academy Awards, underscored his determination to share a message of hope and renewal with fans.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
Variety also awarded Sarah Hyland the Courage Award for her advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Its president has just received a state award from Orbán.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
The performance, his first at an awards show since the 2022 Academy Awards, underscored his determination to share a message of hope and renewal with fans.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
The fete celebrated the Italian brand awarding King the Women in Film’s Max Mara Face of the Future Award.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
Variety also awarded Sarah Hyland the Courage Award for her advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for award
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In-store Powerball purchasers can select the Double Play option to use their numbers in a second drawing immediately following the regular Powerball drawing for a chance to win additional prizes up to $10,000,000.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Powerball jackpot rose to $478 million for Wednesday night's drawing after no one won Monday's top prize.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Most campaign polling is over at this point in the race, Blizzard said, and legitimate firms have shifted to using their data to make decisions about advertising and other resource allocation.Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Game 1 peaked with 17.8 million viewers at around the same time Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the quizzical decision to send in long-dormant starter Nestor Cortes to face Shohei Ohtani with one out in the bottom of the 10th.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Creative effort is rewarded as the sun and Saturn harmonize.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Defensive tackle Andrew Billings was rewarded with a contract extension during the first week of November last season.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the meantime, a federal appeals court is reviewing the U.S. District Court decision to grant a preliminary injunction barring Venu from launching on antitrust grounds.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Retired Circuit Court Judge Gary Clary, who imposed the death sentence, also asked McMaster to grant clemency.Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Still, psilocybin’s highest accolades have come from the drug’s apparent success in treating depression.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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His accolades range from earning the fastest time to cross the Atlantic in a boat (1986) to being the oldest person to ever cross the English Channel while kite-surfing (2012).Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump is facing his most important legal verdict yet.Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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One of the most satisfying moments in the film comes as Megan waits around in her backyard with her manager for the verdict to land on Lanez’s case.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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All those against: Steve Daines: The Montana Republican senator has wanted the Commanders to honor its old Native American emblem since May.Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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The legendary Dodgers pitcher died last month and was honored with a uniform patch displaying his name and number during the World Series.Jamie Barton, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Microscopic changes in public opinion could swing the outcome of the election.Chris Megerian, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Award.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/award. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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